US Bridges

Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B32537005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 708 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead RD Nbfr
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location0.2 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8099, -95.30192
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2015)
Projected traffic708 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead RD Nbfr over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.